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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,232.64, 1,027,843.23 and 535,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,232.64, 1,027,843.23 and 535,598.82 is: 803,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,232.64 : 1,027,843.23 = 535,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,232.64/1,027,843.23 = 535,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,232.64x = 1,027,843.23 × 535,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,232.64x = 550,511,621,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,511,621,132.99/685,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,393.75

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